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self-sufficient

[self-suh-fish-uhnt, self-] / ˈsɛlf səˈfɪʃ ənt, ˌsɛlf- /


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"In general, the United States of America has nothing that it can do that had not done before," Laylaz said, noting years of isolation had made Iran's economy largely self-sufficient.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

“Our tribes are trying to become self-sufficient, and without some type of economic engine we’re not going to,” says Greg Encelewski, a leader of the Ninilchik, a local tribe.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Lutnick responded: "Producing revenue finally. This is their year. Next 12 months they need to become economically self-sufficient."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Anecdotally, for straight women at least, one big “if” is finding a partner who they love, who is self-sufficient, and who would make a good father.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

“It is a test of endurance, not skill. I’m attempting to make the circus self-sufficient before...”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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